Cardiac Rehab Linked to Reduced Risk of Death

"Following Angioplasty to Open Blocked Arteries, Cardiac Rehab Patients Live Longer
By Matt McMillen
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD

May 16, 2011 -- Sticking with a cardiac rehab program in the aftermath of heart surgery can be a real lifesaver, according to a new study by researchers at the Mayo Clinic.

The study showed that patients who participated in a program that combined exercise, nutrition, and counseling were more likely to live longer after a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), in which plaque-clogged heart arteries are unblocked. The procedure is also known as an angioplasty."

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